Engaging in the Reform Debate
A positive role for lawyers in the evolution of civil justice
When the Civil Justice Working Group of the Justice Reform Task Force released its final report in November 2006, it introduced broad ideas for change. In the short time since then, several things have become clear: these reforms will transform practice before the courts; the government is determined to move forward; the profession has been invited to participate; and, if we wish to do so, it had better be now.
Mandatory Continuing Professional Development – Time To Pay Attention
The Law Society has approved the report of its Task Force on Mandatory Continuing Professional Development, and is committed to implementing a program of mandatory CPD. We should pay careful attention to this initiative. Mandatory CPD could either be a relatively painless requirement, or unduly burdensome, depending on the design of the program.
AVE ATQUE VALE – Catullus
Hail and Farewell
As you may know, I have now left my position as Executive Director of CBABC to take up a new position as Senior Counsel and Executive Director of B.C. Superior Courts Judiciary.
Section Update
by Fran Hodgkins
The CBABC sponsors 67 Sections and one Conference which play a vital role in keeping members informed both on changes in the law, and legal and political issues affecting a given area of practice. Topics covered in recent meetings include:
- The Administrative Tribunals Act – An Update
- BC Supreme Court Update
- Developments in the Law of Privilege
- Computer Forensics and Electronic Discovery: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You
- Recent Significant Developments at the Service Canada, BC/Yukon Region; Immigration Appeal Division (IAD) Updates
- Department of Justice and Canadian Revenue Agency Positions on Current Insolvency Issues
Practice Talk
To Be or Not to Be…
The Fine Art of Saying… No…
by David J Bilinsky
Nothing Official
(Politically Correct) Memo from the Partners
Please Circulate to all Lawyers and Staff
by Tony Wilson
On the Web
Marketing Your Firm Online – Part 2
by Patricia Jordan
Acts in Force
Regulations to Note
New Bills to Note
Reports Available
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The Day in the Life of an Elder Law Lawyer
by Geoff White
Elders, Law, and Elder Law Lawyers
by Peter Silin
A Lawyer’s Experience with the People’s Law School
by Susan Coristine
Lawyer Retention
Meeting the needs of a new generation
by CBABC Committees
Work Life Balance
What the CBA is doing
by Catherine Sas, QC
Charkaoui Decision a Major Victory for CBA
CBA Launches Class Action Database
Many CBA Concerns Met in Senate Committee Report on Anti-terrorism Act
CBA Urges Caution in Expanding DNA Data Bank (Bill C-18)
Canadian Corporate Counsel Association’s National Spring Conference
Calgary: Heart of the New West
Continuing Legal Education – Spring 2007
Bar Moves
Consider Taking an Articling Student This Year
Health & Wellness TIPS
Law Week 2007: Access to Justice
Letters to the Editor
New Members
Tech Tip
CBABC Member Services E-mail List
Alpine Resorts
Sports
Personalized Lawyers’ Cases from Bugatti
Terminal City Club
International Binding & Laminating Systems Inc
Looking to Buy or Lease a Car?
Counsel Network
Upcoming CBABC Events
CBABC/VBA 2007 Golf Tournament
CBABC Women Lawyers Forum
New Westminster Bar Association Festivities
Continuing Legal Education Society of BC
The Law Foundation of BC
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